Association of Vermont Independent Colleges (AVIC) is a membership industry organization for independent Vermont higher education institutions. It was founded in 1982[1] and is located in Montpelier, the state capital. AVIC services school administrators and leaders of 12 private institutions, whose cooperative endeavors benefit member institutions as well as students and their families. AVIC is a member of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.
The organization's mission is to broadly inform both decision-makers and the public about the role that independent colleges and universities can play in the future of Vermont and the nation, shape public policy, and support the work of campus leaders, specifically through:
- Strengthening the quality of higher education in Vermont
- Increasing accessibility to the broadest range of students
- Fostering cooperative efforts among its member institutions and all segments of higher education
- Expanding the capacity of Vermont’s independent educational network
- Attracting students who will contribute to the state’s future workforce as well as the economic, civic, and cultural life of Vermont
- Ensuring that students have the information and resources they need to attend college
- Helping attract those who will contribute to the state’s future workforce
AVIC members include all eleven private colleges in Vermont: Bennington College, Champlain College, Goddard College, Landmark College, Middlebury College, Norwich University, Saint Michael's College, School for International Training, Sterling College, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Vermont Law & Graduate School.
In addition, the Center for Cartoon Studies, which is not regionally accredited, but is "approved to grant the Master of Fine Arts Degree and One- and Two-Year Certificates by the State of Vermont Agency of Education" is also a member.[2]
The organizational structure is a not-for-profit with a board, executive, and administrative staff.
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References
- ^ "ABOUT US". www.vermont-icolleges.org. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ Studies, The Center for Cartoon. "Programs « The Center for Cartoon Studies". Retrieved 2024-02-03.
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